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Florida native Todd Blackburn fell 90 feet, and was the first casualty of the Battle of Mogadishu. He survived the fall, with a fractured skull, broken hip, numerous broken ribs, neck and back injuries among others. He went on to become a police officer in his home state, working for the Santa Rosa County Sherrif's Department (FLA) as a k9 handler and patrol deputy. He is now working to help other veterans, and focus on his family life.